As birders, we treasure our birding visits to national wildlife refuges locally and nationally. Of the 32 refuges in New England, 11 are in Massachusetts, including Parker River, Monomoy, Great Meadows, Oxbow, and Assabet River. By purchasing a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp each year, often referred to as the Duck Stamp, [...]
Instagram, a popular social media application, allows users and viewers to share photos and short messages with viewers. We welcome members to join in by submitting your photos! Our account is monitored by Board members and skilled student birder Mark Price. We adhere to ethical guidelines, and will not accept photos of owls or [...]
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The BBC, through its Conservation and Education Committee, is proud to announce a donation of binoculars and bird guides to the Massachusetts Young Birders Club. The mission of the MYBC is to expand and empower a diverse, sustainable community of young birders in Massachusetts and to guide youth in building [...]
The BBC is pleased to announce that this year’s Bill Drummond Young Birder Scholarships have been awarded to Johnny Owens of Essex, MA and Jocelyn Pyne of Harvard, MA. These scholarships, instituted to nurture interest in bird study and conservation among young birders, cover the full cost ($1690) of the [...]
Did you know that Taiwan ranks 7th in eBird checklist submissions among all countries on the planet? Birder and photographer Jared Keyes will share his experiences and stunning photos from this amazing mountainous island nation. BBC virtual webinars are just one of the perks of membership! To register, and to see our library of [...]
The BBC is proud to announce a donation of $400 to Kestrel Educational Adventures to pay for field guides and orienteering compasses for elementary school students in a program sponsored by the town of Salem that will include a course on biomimicry and outdoor adventure outings. Kestrel's mission is to "help young people unleash [...]
The BBC, through our Conservation and Education Committee, has made a conservation donation in honor of Mark Blazis to the Auburn Birdbanding Research Station, which Mark directed until he passed away in November 2021. A former BBC trip leader and supporter of our scholarship program, Mark was a dedicated educator, committed conservationist, and accomplished nature [...]
Christmas count season is here and it's time to contact your local compiler to learn how to join in. You can find a map showing all count circles in Massachusetts and throughout the world here: https://audubon.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=ac275eeb01434cedb1c5dcd0fd3fc7b4 Click on a count circle to learn about the date and contact information for the compiler. Counts coming [...]
On February 9, 2022, our Members Virtual Winter Meeting will present Puffin Researcher and Ornithologist Steve Kress and Journalist-Photographer Derrick Z. Jackson. NOTE: This event requires all participants to register, and attendance is limited. Register for this Meeting Please check out Derrick Jackson's stunning images, all for sale. All proceeds from his bird [...]
